Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Madrid.
Day 2
Welcome to Madrid
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the Spanish capital.
Day 3
Madrid
From the old Habsburg and Bourbon quarters to the present modern city, discover Madrid on a panoramic sightseeing tour. Accompanied by an expert guide, visit Gran Vía street, Plaza de España, Moncloa, Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá up to the bullring, Columbus Square, Paseo de la Castellana and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and much more. Next, enjoy a guided visit of the Royal Palace of Madrid, former residence of the Spanish kings. Admire the reception rooms, the museum area, the royal chapel, the throne room and the private rooms of King Carlos III and Queen Isabel II. This afternoon, if you like, take part in an optional excursion to Toledo ($).
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Madrid - Seville (approx. 534 km)
In the morning, depart for Seville, the capital of Andalucía. This afternoon, enjoy a one-hour visit to the Flamenco Dance Museum, followed by an amazing flamenco show. Make your way to a local restaurant in the old quarter for a tapas dinner.
Meal(s): Breakfast, dinner
Day 5
Seville
After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Seville. Admire the beautiful plazas and María Luisa Park, then visit the cathedral, built over four centuries on the site of a former mosque, and the largest place of worship in Spain. The afternoon is yours to explore this beautiful city.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Seville - Ronda - Granada (approx. 306 km)
After breakfast, board your motorcoach to Granada. Stop in Ronda and enjoy a walking tour through the old city, with centuries-old palaces. See the Puente Nuevo bridge, from the 17th century, which splits the town in two, then visit the oldest bullring in Spain. After free time for lunch, continue on to Granada, and embark on a panoramic city tour.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Granada
This morning, see one of Spain's most renowned monuments, the majestic fortress of La Alhambra, overlooking Granada. Tour the impressive main fortress, museums, gardens and Nasrid Palaces. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Granada - Córdoba - Valencia (approx. 698 km)
Today, head towards Valencia. En route, stop at the monumental city of Córdoba, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Visit the magnificent mosque and the charming Jewish Quarter, including a beautiful synagogue. Continue to Valencia.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Valencia
This morning, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour and admire the beautiful buildings at the City of Arts & Sciences. Visit old Valencia and see several major sites, such as the Modernist facade of the Central Market, the National Ceramics Museum, Virgin's Square, and Colón Market.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Valencia - Barcelona (approx. 378 km)
Travel to the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona. The day rest of the day is yours to explore this wonderful city. If you like, stroll through the Gothic Quarter or visit Montjuic, the site of the 1929 International Exposition and 1992 Olympics, with superb views of the Barcelona skyline and coastline.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
Barcelona
Today, enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona. Drive along Passeig de Gràcia to see the incredible houses designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. Skip the line at Gaudí's unfinished temple, the Sagrada Família, one of Barcelona's most important sites. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Barcelona - Return to Canada
After breakfast, transfer to the Barcelona airport to board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
